On Thursday nights at 8:00 p.m., the general public is invited to attend free programs. These programs are provided as a free service of the Chesapeake Public
School System. Topics for these programs change every month and are educational in nature. They are designed to give the individual a general overview of astronomy.

* It is recommended that children below the first grade level not be admitted to the planetarium chamber. All quiet children are welcome.

Due to limited seating, reservations are necessary and may be made by telephoning Chesapeake Public Schools between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. weekdays. (757-547-0153)

1819 Nickerson Blvd, Hampton, VA 23663 (Left (south) end of building near flagpoles)

The presentation will be followed by a short tour of the night sky "stars" inside the planetarium where you will learn a variety of star constellations. The
total presentation will last about one hour. 60 seats available – first come – first seated.

Those attendees that are under age 13 MUST be accompanied by parents, or by older friends and siblings.

There will be a free raffle for all students in attendance. Free - no admission charge. Inside activity held in any weather.

Free planetarium shows are every week on Monday and Thursday at 7:00 pm. They start off with a full-dome, educational movie. They follow this by showing off what's
currently in the night sky, talk about constellations, planets, nebula, galaxies, and more. All public shows are free and family friendly.
See the calendar.

The planetarium is open Wednesday through Sunday, and Monday holidays from September through Memorial Day. During the summer, the planetarium is open daily.
All day-time programs $4 plus museum admission. VLM members are admitted free to day-time shows.

Star Party/Laser Nights are held on the second Saturday evening of every month. These include free stargazing and several shows: a planetarium show, family,
hard rock and Pink Floyd laser shows. All shows are $3 for VLM members and $6 for non-members. See the calendar.

Special evening shows are presented for holidays, including Valentine’s Day, Fourth of July, Halloween and Christmas. All shows are $3 for VLM members and $6
for non-members. See the calendar.